WELLINGTON COUNTY – The SPARC (Supporting Performing Arts in Rural and Remote Communities) Network and partners the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild, Minto Arts Council and the Town of Minto are hosting a workshop series for the region’s performing arts community.
Called “Lights Up! The Performing Arts Return”, the series features full-day workshops that will take place in Harriston, Moorefield, Fergus and Mount Forest.
Participants can sign up for as many of the workshops as they like ($25/workshop or all four for $80). Workshops will run from 10am to 3:30/4pm and include lunch.
Topics are:
– How NOT to put on a show or It seemed like a good idea at the time, led by Michael Clipperton (a director, playwright, university lecturer, adjudicator, producer, designer, singer, and some-time actor) and Drayton Entertainment on April 23 at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre;
– Wellness in the Arts, led by Samantha Marchionda, Krystal Lyah and Brenda Manderson on May 14 at the Maryborough Community Centre in Moorefield. The pandemic put a stop to many artistic practices, leaving many missing our hobbies, passions, work and outlets. This workshop will take a few different looks at how to regain confidence and reignite passion for the arts;
– Welcoming Everyone, led by Rachel Marks, Abby Graham and The Grove and the Canadian Council of Muslims on June 11, Fergus (location TBA). Facilitators will demonstrate ways to expand our reach and enhance inclusion, diversity and equity; and
– Movers & Shakers – Networking & Promotion, led by Motus O dance theatre on June 26 near Mount Forest.
For more information, or to register go to Eventbrite: lightsupworkshopseries2022.eventbrite.com.
